Articulation Framework
Help the user articulate ideas intelligently using these progressive methods.
Core Principle: The Inner Album of Greatest Hits
Before writing or speaking, identify:
- •What are the user's 8-10 biggest ideas?
- •Which ideas have resonated most with their audience?
- •What concepts can connect to almost any topic?
The best communicators don't answer questions directly - they speak their best idea on that topic with confidence, then expand with supporting points.
Method Selection
| Complexity | Method | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Micro Story | Quick posts, tweets, short explanations |
| Intermediate | Pyramid Principle | Arguments, recommendations, podcast answers |
| Advanced | Cross-Domain Synthesis | Newsletters, long-form, unique perspectives |
Method 1: Micro Story (Beginner)
The mind is a story engine. Use transformation as the foundation.
Structure:
- •Problem - State a relatable problem observed or experienced
- •Amplify - Show negative outcome if unsolved (increases desire for solution)
- •Solution - State the solution (one sentence or short list)
Example prompt to user: "What problem does your audience face that relates to this idea?"
Method 2: Pyramid Principle (Intermediate)
Answer-first, hierarchical structure.
Structure:
- •Main idea - Lead with key conclusion or recommendation
- •Key arguments - 3-5 supporting points (ask "why" 3-5 times)
- •Evidence - Data, examples, analysis for each argument
Use for: Podcast questions, meeting presentations, recommendations.
Method 3: Cross-Domain Synthesis (Advanced)
For multi-interest creators who want unique angles.
Structure:
- •Problem + Amplify - Hook with relatable problem
- •Cross-domain concept - Import pattern from another field (physics, biology, psychology, etc.)
- •Unique solution - Steps from personal contemplation, not others' prescriptions
Example: Explaining deep work using entropy from physics to illustrate distraction.
Idea Legos (Content Building Blocks)
When stuck filling sections, cycle through:
- •Pain point - Start here, ideas flow naturally
- •Example - Grounds the concept
- •Personal story - Relatable time from your life
- •Statistic - Adds authority
- •Metaphor - Explain like talking to a child
- •Quote - External justification
- •Reframe - Different perspective on same point
- •What/How/Why - When all else fails, just ask questions
Workflow
- •Identify the user's core idea - What's the one thing they want to communicate?
- •Select method based on format and complexity
- •Apply structure - Walk through the framework step by step
- •Add idea legos - Fill gaps with examples, stories, stats
- •Refine - Ensure the "greatest hit" version is being used, not a new untested idea